Lost and Spy

Chapter 2384 Oriental Pearl
On December 1941, 12, Hong Kong Governor Yang Muqi went to the Peninsula Hotel to meet with representatives of the Japanese army to sign the instrument of surrender, and Hong Kong officially fell.

Immediately after the Japanese occupied Hong Kong, the Military and Political Bureau was established, and all warehouses, bank accounts and safes were frozen.

This is tantamount to directly plundering the assets of Hong Kong people!

In order to plunder more resources and wealth, after Japan ruled Hong Kong, without any reserves, it issued a depreciating "military ticket" to replace the Hong Kong dollar, and forced to buy a large amount of materials and items to ship back to Japan.

Under the occupation of the Japanese army, all kinds of supplies were severely lacking, and the people were in dire straits.

Grain and sugar rationing began in 1943, and they could only queue up to buy 6 taels and 4 renminbi of rice every day, which was later reduced. One-third of the citizens could not get enough to eat and had to eat wood citrus powder and sweet potatoes to satisfy their hunger.

Before the fall of Hong Kong, more than one Hong Kong dollar could buy a catty of rice.

In 1943, only 200 yuan military tickets could be exchanged for a catty of rice.

At that time, 4 Hong Kong dollars could be exchanged for 1 yuan military ticket, which was equivalent to 8000 Hong Kong dollars to buy a catty of rice.

Supplies soared, even surpassing Chongqing.

The Japanese army even seized all the warehouses and goods of freight companies in Hong Kong, and confiscated buses, taxis, and trucks as military supplies.

At the same time, the residences in Kowloon City were demolished to expand the airport.

Food shortage, coupled with the destruction of residences, and the Japanese army implemented the "return home policy", a large number of Hong Kong citizens were deported back to the mainland.On the way back home on foot, many people died of starvation or illness.

Before the fall of Hong Kong, the population of Hong Kong was 160 million.

By the beginning of 1943, the population of Hong Kong had dropped sharply to 120 million, and it was still declining further.

What's more, the Japanese army set up many comfort stations in Hong Kong, and many young girls were kidnapped by the Japanese army and tortured.

The Japanese army set up casinos and opium dens in urban areas, and opium re-entered Hong Kong, causing a heavy blow to Hong Kong. Many people were homeless and slept on the streets. The Japanese army even released dogs at night to kill them.

Just at the beginning of this year, the Japanese army let dogs kill 10 innocent Chinese women near Kennedy Town.

This is Hong Kong under the brutal Japanese rule!
For those who entered Hong Kong, the Japanese army checked very strictly.

As long as you feel that there is something wrong with you, the Japanese army will immediately seize people and property.

This is tantamount to direct robbery!

Hong Kong, the former Pearl of the Orient, has now become a hell on earth!

At the pier, a brigade of Japanese military police with wolf dogs watched every person who disembarked from the ship.

Although Hong Kong has become so terrifying and the number of people entering Hong Kong has decreased significantly, the more it is like this, the more opportunities it contains.

Especially for smugglers and opium dealers from all over the world, the occupied Hong Kong has become a paradise for them.

The Japanese are well aware of these people, but they are not prepared to interfere too much with their entry into Hong Kong.

Because, in the eyes of the Japanese, they are all cash cows.

They are taxed locally.

The money naturally fell into the pockets of the Japanese authorities.

For example, upon entering Hong Kong, after being inspected and approved to enter Hong Kong, a "land tax" of ten Hong Kong dollars must be paid first.

Only Hong Kong dollars, Japanese yen and British pounds of the same value are accepted, and military tickets issued by the Japanese authorities themselves are rejected.

Then, you have to pay "hotel tax" for staying in a hotel, "commercial tax" for legitimate business, and "special transaction tax" for smugglers and drug dealers.

There are so many things, the only thing is to pay the "sleep tax" when you sleep.

Second Lieutenant Nakano stood there arrogantly, examining everyone who entered Hong Kong with a condescending gaze.

Beside him, sat a big wolfhound with fierce eyes, just waiting for the master's order, it could throw down an innocent person, and open its bloody mouth to crazily bite.

Just yesterday, he caught a member of the Hong Kong resistance organization, that is, this big wolfhound, and bit the "rioter" to death.

At this time, the three caught the attention of Second Lieutenant Nakano.

He was not interested in the two followers, but the one who was walking in front had to be watched by Lieutenant Nakano a few more times.

I can't tell the age, anyway, I am not old, with a Rendan beard and glasses.

Mainly the suit he was wearing.

It fits well, which is second.

The neckline is very small, and only one button is used for the whole suit.

There are no buttons on the cuffs, or even top pockets.

This is a unique Japanese style suit.

Originally, suits made in Japan were basically the same as those in European and American countries.

But after the war broke out, the Japanese government proposed to save every resource to support the front line.

Therefore, suits have also been improved.

There are no cuff buttons for aesthetics and anti-wear, and the jacket pockets that are considered to have no practical value have also been cancelled.

These saved fabric buttons can be provided to military supplies.

Even so, this kind of nondescript suit has very little production in Japan, and only the rich and powerful can own it.

After all, a suit is not a necessity.

Second Lieutenant Nakano walked up to the man himself: "Welcome to Hong Kong, Your Excellency. I am Nakano Hinata, how can I help you?"

The word "Your Excellency" has already fully demonstrated that Second Lieutenant Nakano knows that this person's background is not simple.

"Your Excellency Nakano, thank you."

This person spoke fluent Japanese with a Kyoto accent: "I am Takenori Akagi."

As he spoke, he took out his business card.

Nakano Hinata took it over respectfully.

General Manager of Akagi Trading Company.

Akagi Takenori said immediately, "Open the luggage and let His Excellency Nakano check it."

"Ah, no need."

Lieutenant Nakano had just finished speaking when Takenori Akagi's men had already unpacked their luggage.

Lift off the clothes on top, and there are pieces of things wrapped in oiled paper neatly placed underneath.

opium!

Nakano Hinata knew it at a glance.

"Okay, Your Excellency." Nakano Hinata smiled after seeing it: "The people of the Great Japanese Empire do not need to be checked."

"No, that's your job."

Akagi Takenori behaved as gracefully as a nobleman: "Too many Chinese agents are adding to our troubles. You are the warrior who helps us defend Hong Kong's first line of defense!"

He looked at the time, and it was also a watch made in Japan: "Then, if there is no problem, I will take my leave first."

"Okay, Mr. Akagi, see you next time."

……

The car stopped.

Hikaru Habara opened the door and walked out.

"Your Excellency Habara."

Nakano Hyuga hurriedly greeted him.

Habara Koichi didn't speak.

He glanced around the pier before saying, "Is there anything special about it?"

"No, sir."

Nakano Hyuga replied loudly: "Everything is normal."

"Lieutenant Nakano, this is the first line of defense when entering Hong Kong."

Habara Hikaru looked not at all relaxed: "Everyone who enters Hong Kong, no matter whether they are Chinese or Japanese, must be thoroughly interrogated."

"Hay, the Japanese also need it?"

"Yes, sometimes the Japanese are not necessarily real Japanese, at least I know there is such a person!"

(End of this chapter)